Stories for February 2021

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Wednesday, February 24

February 24, 2021 12:05 a.m.

Mineral Community Hospital delivers COVID-19 vaccines

Mineral County has been receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination...

February 24, 2021 midnight

Noxon Junior-Senior High School Honor Roll

Second Quarter Honor Roll

American Legion members work to mark fatal wreck sites
February 24, 2021 midnight

American Legion members work to mark fatal wreck sites

One white marker is erected for each fatal traffic accident.

February 24, 2021 midnight

Paradise sewer opponents seek ouster of board members

Paradise resident Cody Lampman has organized and submitted paperwork to Sanders County elections...

February 24, 2021 midnight

Sanders County Justice Court

Charles Williams Wilkerson, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended...

February 24, 2021 midnight

Renewed push for rail service in southern Montana

An effort to restore regular passenger rail service through southern Montana is gaining steam...

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort debuts new pools
February 24, 2021 midnight

Quinn's Hot Springs Resort debuts new pools

The new pools are set on elevated terrain that provides a view to the canyon...

Nature photographer finds stress relief in his work
February 24, 2021 midnight

Nature photographer finds stress relief in his work

A Montana native, Styles was raised in Billings but has lived in several other parts of the state...

Unlocking the mysteries of the secretive owl
February 24, 2021 midnight

Unlocking the mysteries of the secretive owl

Most owls are active at dusk and dawn, spending the daytime at a quiet, inconspicuous roost.

February 24, 2021 midnight

Legals for February, 24 2021

Pearl Gean Barry
February 24, 2021 midnight

Pearl Gean Barry

Pearl Gean Barry, 77, passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Sanders, Mineral Co. boys basketball roundu
February 24, 2021 midnight

Sanders, Mineral Co. boys basketball roundu

Caleb Ball’s 19 points and Andrew Sanford’s 15 pushed St. Regis...

MacDonald, Angle claim state wrestling medals
February 24, 2021 midnight

MacDonald, Angle claim state wrestling medals

The girls of the Plains-Hot Springs wrestling team made their first trip to Montana’s first all-female state...

February 24, 2021 midnight

Food for Thought: Power plays, preadolescents

As young people mature, they seek more independence.

February 24, 2021 midnight

Mineral County law roundup

A deputy was dispatched to the area of Main St. in St. Regis for a dog that had been left in the cold...

Daniel Gene Wilkins
February 24, 2021 midnight

Daniel Gene Wilkins

Daniel Gene Wilkins, son, brother, uncle, father, friend and husband, returned to his Heavenly Father on Feb. 16, 2021.

Tuesday, February 23

Clark Fork girls basketball wins challenge game
February 23, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork girls basketball wins challenge game

Payton Milender led the winners with 12 points...

Saturday, February 20

St. Regis Tigers win 14-C District Championship
February 20, 2021 11:20 p.m.

St. Regis Tigers win 14-C District Championship

For the Tigers, they had business to finish and they did with a 58-55 win...

Wednesday, February 17

Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center kicks off fundraising event
February 17, 2021 midnight

Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center kicks off fundraising event

The Plains Paradise Senior Center was challenged by Covid-19 this last year to continue serving our senior citizens.

February 17, 2021 midnight

Sanders County Justice Court

Jacob Nathaniel Liebman, criminal possession of drug paraphernalia...

February 17, 2021 midnight

Mineral County law roundup

Deputy responded to a call in St. Regis, Main Street area, regarding an animal and property dispute.

Volunteers help rescue dad, daughter from Cabinets
February 17, 2021 midnight

Volunteers help rescue dad, daughter from Cabinets

Ed and Kelly Moellmer were on a father-daughter ski trip Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Cabinet Mountains at Engle Peak...

February 17, 2021 midnight

Mineral Co. senior centers offer foot care

All three senior centers in Mineral County receive funding to help defray the cost of senior foot care...

February 17, 2021 midnight

14-C District basketball playoff pairings released

The 14-C District basketball playoff brackets have been released with action beginning Tuesday evening.

Vigil held for victims of tragic shooting in St. Regis
February 17, 2021 midnight

Vigil held for victims of tragic shooting in St. Regis

Mineral County residents and first responders attended a vigil last week for the victims of a tragic shooting...

Clark Fork Valley Hospital employees receive honor
February 17, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Valley Hospital employees receive honor

The Health Hero Award celebrates efforts to improve Montanans’ health through nutrition and physical activity programs.

February 17, 2021 midnight

Legals for February, 17 2021

February 17, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Hospital provides COVID-19 vaccine update

To date 880 doses of the Moderna vaccine have been administered at Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

Clark Fork wrestlers building steam for postseason
February 17, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork wrestlers building steam for postseason

Last Tuesday in Ronan, the Cats picked up two wins over the Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen (45-30) and the Ronan Chiefs (39-36).

Plains female wrestlers will be part of Montana history
February 17, 2021 midnight

Plains female wrestlers will be part of Montana history

But it was the opportunity for his two daughters to wrestle competitively...

Lady Hawks twice victorious
February 17, 2021 midnight

Lady Hawks twice victorious

But by halftime, Thompson Falls led by 20 points, 39-19, and were never challenged...

Trotters on win streak heading into playoffs
February 17, 2021 midnight

Trotters on win streak heading into playoffs

Trailing 25-21 at the half against St. Regis, a strong second half in which the Trotters outscored the Lady Tigers 25-19 was the difference...

February 17, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Mountain Cats enter playoffs on hot streak

The 14-C regular season champion Clark Fork Mountain Cats kept cruising with a 65-50 win over Noxon, Thursday.

February 17, 2021 midnight

Food for Thought: Recognizing bulimia, causes, symptons

Bulimia, also called bulimia nervosa, is a psychological eating disorder...

Wednesday, February 10

Clark Fork Mountain Cats are Western 14-C champs
February 10, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Mountain Cats are Western 14-C champs

Riding a 10-game winning streak, the Mountain Cats are 9-0 in the conference and 10-1 overall.

Happy Daze goat farm comes to life
February 10, 2021 midnight

Happy Daze goat farm comes to life

Out on 12 very steep and forested acres near DeBorgia, Happy Daze Goat Farm is beginning...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls Elementary School second quarter honor roll

Thompson Falls Elementary honor roll...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Town Pump launches Special Olympics raffle fundraiser

Town Pump seeks record Special Olympic raffle sales

February 10, 2021 midnight

Mineral County law roundup

Deputies responded to informational call on Little River Lane in St. Regis...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Mineral County Pioneer Council announces schedule changes

Due to a decrease in operational funding, for those who have used the Mineral County Pioneer Council for transportation to Missoula and Plains for short notice medical appointments, those services will no longer be available.

Plains’ Elliott new state officer for SkillsUSA
February 10, 2021 midnight

Plains’ Elliott new state officer for SkillsUSA

Plains High School junior Madison Elliott was recently chosen...

February 10, 2021 midnight

LTE: Show appreciation for business owners

At a time when so much is out of our individual control, there is one important thing...

Thomas John "Millar" Bryce
February 10, 2021 midnight

Thomas John "Millar" Bryce

Thomas John “Millar” Bryce passed away in his sleep on Jan. 30...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Sanders County Justice Court

Kimberly Nicholson, operating with expired registration-failure to reregister, speeding....

Fugitive from Plains arrested in Flathead County
February 10, 2021 midnight

Fugitive from Plains arrested in Flathead County

Mitchell Bear Raymond, 25, of Plains, was arrested by agents with the Northwest Montana Drug Task Force...

Former Thompson Falls student makes dean's list at Wheaton
February 10, 2021 midnight

Former Thompson Falls student makes dean's list at Wheaton

Wheaton College (Ill.) student Haley Morgan was named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Plains Elementary School second quarter honor roll

Second quarter honor roll...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Plains Junior-Senior High School honor roll

Seventh grade...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Food for Thought: What is your style?

There are basically five different ways people relate to one another.

Blue Hawk wrestlers gearing up for postseason
February 10, 2021 midnight

Blue Hawk wrestlers gearing up for postseason

With divisional and state tournaments on the horizon, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks are gearing up for what they hope is a successful postseason.

Thompson Falls edges Eureka on last-second shot
February 10, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls edges Eureka on last-second shot

Jody Detlaff’s last-second shot helped the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks beat Eureka...

February 10, 2021 midnight

Mineral County Justice Court

Nicholas Robert Souza, non-resident operating snowmobile without temporary permit...

Debby Galloway
February 10, 2021 midnight

Debby Galloway

Debby Galloway got her wings on Feb. 5, 2021.

House Rep. Loge hears from constituents
February 10, 2021 midnight

House Rep. Loge hears from constituents

Tom Heacock, a resident of St. Regis and Denley Loge, House District 14 Representative invited residents to bring their questions and comments to an open house Saturday

Monday, February 8

February 8, 2021 1 p.m.

Murder-suicide suspected in St. Regis shooting

Two people are dead after a shooting incident Saturday evening near St. Regis.

Wednesday, February 3

Jury finds Wood guilty of killing LaFriniere
February 3, 2021 midnight

Jury finds Wood guilty of killing LaFriniere

A jury of eight women and four men found Danielle Jeanette Wood...

February 3, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls High School honor roll

Here is the second quarter honor roll for students in grades nine through 12 at Thompson Falls High School.

Clark Fork wrestlers find matches in Simms
February 3, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork wrestlers find matches in Simms

Coach Charlie Crabb and crew instead found themselves headed to Simms...

Clark Fork Valley Hospital welcomes first baby of 2021
February 3, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Valley Hospital welcomes first baby of 2021

Baby Gracie Gianna Burbach was the first newborn at Clark Fork Valley Hospital...

February 3, 2021 midnight

Sanders County Justice Court

Joshuah D. Doble, trapping during closed season...

February 3, 2021 midnight

Hot Springs boys basketball drops two games

Cold shooting and a few ill-timed injuries were factors in the Hot Springs boys basketball team suffering two lopsided home losses...

Clark Fork girls basketball claims two easy wins
February 3, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork girls basketball claims two easy wins

The Clark Fork Lady Mountains Cats had a really good week.

February 3, 2021 midnight

Food for Thought: Teaching kids responsibility and discipline

Whenever you discipline your child you want it to be a learning...

Clark Fork Mountain Cats defeat St. Regis, 68-57
February 3, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Mountain Cats defeat St. Regis, 68-57

The Clark Fork boys basketball team solidified its hold on the top spot...

Healthy Blue Hawks collect pair of wins
February 3, 2021 midnight

Healthy Blue Hawks collect pair of wins

The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks boys basketball team rolled to a pair of victories...

February 3, 2021 midnight

Lady Hawks enjoy perfect week

The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks enjoyed two easy wins last week...

February 3, 2021 midnight

Noxon hoops teams swept by Charlo

Charlo was not so cordial to visitors from Noxon...

February 3, 2021 midnight

Paradise sewer opponents seek ouster of board members

Each side in the Paradise sewer project issue are hoping for only one kind of ground to be broken.

Sharon Ann Kunzer (Tattum)
February 3, 2021 midnight

Sharon Ann Kunzer (Tattum)

Sharon Ann Kunzer (Tattum), 75, Plains, Montana passed peacefully surrounded by love...

Bull River Clinic welcomes new doctor
February 3, 2021 midnight

Bull River Clinic welcomes new doctor

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is thrilled to welcome Dr. John S. Aumiller...

February 3, 2021 midnight

Charlo sweeps Plains basketball teams

Friday night both the Plains Horsemen and Trotters teams journeyed to Charlo in Lake County...

Thompson Falls hosts wrestling tri-meet
February 3, 2021 midnight

Thompson Falls hosts wrestling tri-meet

Under the overhead spotlight that lit up the wrestling mat below, three area teams battled it out in Thompson Falls...

Clark Fork Valley Hospital continues COVID-19 vaccines
February 3, 2021 midnight

Clark Fork Valley Hospital continues COVID-19 vaccines

Steady progress is being reported on the Co-vid 19 vaccination front from Clark Fork Valley Hospital...

Superior School ski day at Lookout Pass
February 3, 2021 midnight

Superior School ski day at Lookout Pass

Each year, the Superior School kids in fifth and sixth grades play hooky.

St. Regis store victim of robbery
February 3, 2021 midnight

St. Regis store victim of robbery

An early morning break-in at Ponderosa Arms on Highway 135...

Abigail Wheeler wins Superior School spelling bee
February 3, 2021 midnight

Abigail Wheeler wins Superior School spelling bee

Historically the word bee has been used to describe a get-together for communal work...

Masonic Foundation provides grants for county schools
February 3, 2021 midnight

Masonic Foundation provides grants for county schools

On Jan. 28, the Montana Masonic Foundation’s Educational Grant Program presented awards to both Superior School District and St. Regis School District.

February 3, 2021 midnight

Excessive cost stop St. Regis recycling program

St. Regis residents were disappointed and a little perplexed last week when they discovered that the towns recycling bin...